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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.40, 1,192.82 and 678.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.40, 1,192.82 and 678.56 is: 935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.40 : 1,192.82 = 678.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.40/1,192.82 = 678.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.40x = 1,192.82 × 678.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.40x = 809,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,399.94/865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.29

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